Joseph Gary Frazier

HENDERSON-Joseph Gary Frazier, 68, passed away Friday, April 24, 2026 at Alamance Regional Medical Center in Burlington. Born February 2, 1958 in Vance County, he was the son of Louis Opie Frazier, Jr. and the late Katherine Patelidas Frazier. Gary was a graduate of Vance Senior High School, class of 1976 and the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, class of 1980. He was a member of the First Baptist Church Henderson. Gary believed in trying to make a community a better place. He was active in the Henderson Lions Club, a volunteer at Maria Parham Health where he worked at the information desk, a member of the Friends of The Library, served on the Vance County Board of Elections, and was a precinct poll worker for many years. Gary had eclectic interests and hobbies, some which included map collecting, philately, current affairs, history, geography, and travel.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. at First Baptist Church Henderson by Dr. Ronald S. Cava. Burial will follow at New Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery.

In addition to his father, Gary is survived by his two beloved sisters, Pamela Frazier Thompson and husband, Randy and Katherine Gayle Frazier Scott and husband, Greg, both of Burlington; four nieces, Laura Ferrara and husband, Jason, Rebecca Hodge and husband, Rocky, Sadie Scott and Peggy Scott; two great nieces, Celia Ferrara, and Gabriella Ferrara; two great nephews, Jameson Hodge, John Opie Hodge; as well as his aunts, uncles and many cousins.

The family will receive friends following the service on Wednesday at the “Frazier Home Place” and at other times at the home of his father, 102 Red Bud Circle, Henderson.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, PO Box 75, Henderson, NC 27536 for the “Backpack Buddies” fund.